The Organic Dish provides easy and delicious, healthy, natural and organic "make-your-own" meals and dinner kits for vegetarians and omnivores in Boulder, Colorado.
Going LocalIn order to offer the freshest, best tasting and most humanely raised meat, we buy our beef and pork from small, local, hormone and antibiotic free (but not certified organic) producers. Read more about where our food comes from …
Local guest/celebrity chefs frequently contribute one recipe to our menu. Our Chef of the Month for March is Michael Drazsnzak from Colterra. Colterra - inspired by the Latin words "to cultivate the Earth". Colterra’s menu, inspired by the classics of southern France and northern Italy, brings new sophistication to Niwot. The dining rooms are handsome and cozy, the outdoor dining area a stone patio under a canopy of hundred-year-old trees.
Michael Drazsnzak has been working in restaurants and in catering since he
was sixteen. He graduated from The Art Institute of Colorado summa cum
laude with an Associates Degree in Applied Science and Culinary Arts in
1996, supporting himself as a line cook at Jax Fish House in Denver. He
became Chef de Cuisine at Del Mar Crab House in Larimer Square, Denver,
then moved to Boulder with his wife and took a position as Sous Chef at
Colterra. After 1.5 years as Sous Chef, the current executive chef, Kevin
Kidd, became the Executive Chef at Salt, and Drazsnzak became the new
Executive Chef at Colterra.
Check out Chef Michael’s recipe - Roasted Cauliflower Bisque, and if you’ve never been to Colterra you are missing out on amazing food and atmosphere.
Wine recommendations are provided by Dana Cappelloni of Organic Vintners. (You can learn more about Organic Vintners on our community partners page). In Boulder the recommended wines are available at Ace Liquors next to Whole Foods and Barnes & Noble and at Liquormart at the corner of 15th St. and Canyon Blvd.
Nutty, sweet, smooth, and delicious. Roasted cauliflower, parsnips, white wine, and a touch of cream and butter are pureed into this amazing bisque recipe provided by Chef Michael Drazsnzak from Colterra. Topped with black pepper croutons.
Warm up the soup and top with baked whole wheat black pepper croutons. Dinner is ready in 10 minutes. Gluten free requests will be served without the croutons. 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 23.91 | ($ 7.97/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.43 | ($ 7.57/serving) |
Contains non-organic whole wheat bread
Can be made gluten free on request. 
Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol and high fiber.
This is our most popular dish! Red lentils are cooked in coconut milk, spinach, veggie broth and a variety of spices, and served over brown Basmati rice. Simple and delicious!
It doesn’t get much easier – just boil the lentils on the stove top and warm up the pre-cooked brown Basmati rice. 2 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 18.66 | ($ 6.22/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 35.45 | ($ 5.91/serving) |
Contains non-organic bay leaves.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
In this fragrant stew black beans, corn, green chilis, tomatoes and cumin combine to make a quick and satisfying meal. Served with a side of tortillas for dippin’.
it doesn’t get much easier – cook all ingredients in a large stock-pot on the stove top for about 15 minutes and dinner’s ready. 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 19.10 | ($ 6.37/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 36.29 | ($ 6.05/serving) |
Contains non-organic green chilis.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
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This potentially fiery dish is named after a nomadic tribe in Northern Africa. Cubed tofu gets covered in a lemon-garlic-ginger paste and an aromatic spice rub. Served with quinoa and green beans.
Sear the tofu while you cook the quinoa and saute the green beans – dinner will be ready in less than 20 minutes. 3 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 19.10 | ($ 6.37/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 36.29 | ($ 6.05/serving) |
Contains non-organic red pepper flakes, fenu Greek, cardamom, and all spice.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol and high fiber.
This is one of our new favorites! Yummy homemade polenta cakes topped with a Portobello mushroom filled with roasted red peppers, green chilies, corn, green onions and Pepper Jack cheese. Served over a black bean, spinach and tomatillo succotash.
Saute the succotash while you bake the polenta cakes and mushrooms – dinner will be ready in 35 minutes or less. 2 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 22.90 | ($ 7.63/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 43.51 | ($ 7.25/serving) |
Contains non-organic green chilies.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
Minestrone is a rich, sustaining soup that has lots of veggies. Our recipe uses cannellini beans as a starting point, and we finish it off with celery, carrots, and spinach. Served with a dollop of home-made basil pesto and orzo. Yum!
This soup just needs to be heated up after it has been defrosted – whether you enjoy it for lunch or for dinner, it will be ready in no more than 15 minutes. 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 19.90 | ($ 6.63/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 37.81 | ($ 6.30/serving) |
Contains non-organic red pepper flakes.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
Diced sweet potatoes and chickpeas marinated in an abundance of savory spices, cilantro, and coconut milk, served over a brown wild rice blend and topped with unsweetened coconut flakes. Mhhh!
Simmer the sweet potatoes on the stove top while you re-heat the rice – dinner will be ready in about 15 minutes… 2 pots.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 19.90 | ($ 6.63/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 37.81 | ($ 6.30/serving) |
Contains non-organic red pepper flakes.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol and high fiber.
Ginger, cumin, coriander and cardamom are just some of the spices that combine with orange slices and golden raisins to enhance the flavor of this tofu tagine, a dish that has its roots in North Africa. Served with couscous and toasted almonds.
A tagine is typically cooked in a heavy clay pot of the same name, but we’ve created this one to work in a stock pot – just stirfry all the ingredients on the stove top for about 10 minutes. 2 pots.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 18.66 | ($ 6.22/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 35.45 | ($ 5.91/serving) |
Contains non-organic red pepper flakes, coriander, cardamom, and slivered almonds.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
This is a vegetarian version of a delicious recipe passed along by our customer Audrey. A tasty tomatillo green chili stew with corn, beans, cilantro, and a variety of spices. Served with tortilla chips &ndash crumble them over the top or use them for dipping.
Bring everything to a boil in a stockpot and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 19.10 | ($ 6.37/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 36.29 | ($ 6.05/serving) |
Contains non-organic green chilis, coriander, tomatillos.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol and high fiber.
Yummy combinations of hearty winter squash: Butternut, Kabocha, and/or Red Kuri pureed with a hint of onions, veggie broth, nutmeg, and a touch of butter. This soup is simple and delicious and will warm you right up! Served with rich rye bread on the side.
The soup is gluten free, but the bread is not - gluten free requests will be served without the bread. Simple as it gets - just warm it up! 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 18.66 | ($ 6.22/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 35.45 | ($ 5.91/serving) |
Contains non-organic nutmeg and bread made with organic wheat flour
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for high fiber.
Tender chicken breast marinated in a simple but delicious tamari ginger honey glaze, served with brown Basmati rice, and a side of spinach with toasted sesame seeds.
The chicken can be barbecued or baked in the oven – either way it will be juicy and flavorful. Dinner is ready in 30 minutes. 3 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 24.90 | ($ 8.30/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 47.31 | ($ 7.89/serving) |
Contains non-organic honey.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat and low cholesterol.
Just like it’s vegetarian sibling, this fragrant stew combines black beans, corn, green chilis, tomatoes, cumin and succulent chicken thighs from Wisdom’s Poultry to make a quick and satisfying meal. Served with a side of tortillas for dippin’.
it doesn’t get much easier – cook all ingredients in a large stock-pot on the stove top for about 15 minutes and dinner’s ready. 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 23.91 | ($ 7.97/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.43 | ($ 7.57/serving) |
Contains non-organic green chilis.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
Just like your mom’s home-style chicken soup, this crock-pot meal is perfect for a cold evening. Tender chicken thighs cooked with onions, celery , carrots, peas, and herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Put everything in a crock-pot or stockpot on the stove. 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 23.91 | ($ 7.97/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.43 | ($ 7.57/serving) |
Contains non-organic arrowroot.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat.
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This is a delicious crockpot meal. Tender and juicy organic chicken thighs are marinated in a chipotle in adobe and agave sauce with a touch of balsamic vinegar for a delightful combination of sweet, spicy and savory flavors. Served with a homemade corn and edamame succotash.
Cook it stove top for 45 minutes or in the crock-pot all day. 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 23.91 | ($ 7.97/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.43 | ($ 7.57/serving) |
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
Just like the vegetarian version, only with diced organic chicken breast. Minestrone is a rich, sustaining soup that has lots of veggies. Our recipe uses cannellini beans as a starting point, and we finish it off with celery, carrots, and spinach. Served with a dollop of home-made basil pesto and orzo. Yum!
Saute the chicken in a stock pot, add the soup and dinner (or lunch) will be ready in just a few minutes. 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 23.91 | ($ 7.97/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.43 | ($ 7.57/serving) |
Contains non-organic red pepper flakes.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
Ginger, cumin, coriander and cardamom are just some of the spices that combine with orange slices and golden raisins to enhance the flavor of this chicken tagine, a perfect crockpot dish that has its roots in North Africa. Served with couscous and toasted almonds on the side.
A tagine is typically cooked in a heavy clay pot of the same name, but we’ve created this one to work in a crock-pot (or stockpot). Just pot everything in the crock-pot in the morning, and dinner will be ready when you come home. 2 pots.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 23.91 | ($ 7.97/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.43 | ($ 7.57/serving) |
Contains non-organic red pepper flakes, coriander, cardamom, and slivered almonds.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low sodium, and high fiber.
Thank you to our customer Audrey for passing along this delicious recipe. This tasty tomatillo green chili stew with corn, beans, cilantro, chicken thighs, and a variety of spices makes a great crockpot meal. Served with tortilla chips &ndash crumble them over the top or use them for dipping.
Put everything in the crockpot in the morning, and come home to a fragrant house, and a delicious dinner at the end of the day. 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 23.91 | ($ 7.97/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.43 | ($ 7.57/serving) |
Contains non-organic tomatillos, green chilis, and coriander.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for high fiber.
Tender chicken breasts broiled and topped with a pomegranate sauce and toasted walnut reduction. Served with a cool lemony tabouli and green beans with toasted walnuts.
Broil the chicken while you cook the green beans – dinner will be ready in 15 minutes or less. 3 pots.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 25.10 | ($ 8.37/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 47.69 | ($ 7.95/serving) |
Contains non-organic allspice.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
Happy St. Patricks Day! Corned Beef slow cooked with carrots, celery, onions, sauerkraut and potatoes. Delicious year round but definitely appropriate for your St. Patty&rsquo's Celebrations.
This recipe can easily be slow cooked in your crockpot, baked in a clay pot, or boiled in a stock pot on the stove. 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 24.90 | ($ 8.30/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 47.31 | ($ 7.89/serving) |
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat and high fiber.
This tasty crockpot recipe comes from our kitchen assistant Kami. Tender chuck roast marinated and slow cooked in a tangy blend of Syrah, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, paprika and a touch of honey. Served with carrots and potatoes.
Easy as pie – put everything in your crockpot in the morning and turn it on. Dinner will be ready when you come home at night. 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 24.10 | ($ 8.03/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.79 | ($ 7.63/serving) |
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
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This potentially fiery dish is named after a nomadic tribe in Northern Africa. Our moist and tender pork tenderloin from Long Family Farms in Eaton, Colorado, gets covered in a lemon-garlic-ginger paste and an aromatic spice rub. Served with quinoa and green beans.
Thinly sliced pork tenderloin is cooked on the stovetop. Dinner is ready in 20 minutes. 3 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 25.10 | ($ 8.37/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 47.69 | ($ 7.95/serving) |
Contains non-organic red pepper flakes, fennu Greek, cardamom, and allspice.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for high fiber.
Just as simple, yummy and filling as it’s vegetarian sibling – perfect for a cold evening (or lunch the next day). Traditional split pea soup with diced ham, carrots, celery, parsley and onions served with a bread bowl on the side.
Cook in a crock-pot for about 8 hours or simmer in a stock pot on the stove top for about 1½ hours. Gluten free will be served without the bread bowl. 1 pot.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 21.96 | ($ 7.32/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 41.72 | ($ 6.95/serving) |
Contains non-organic bay leaves. The bread is made with organic wheat flour.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
Pork Shoulder from John Long Farms slow cooked all day in the crockpot (or oven) in our home-made Jack Daniels barbeque sauce and served with Ciabatta rolls and french fries. This recipe comes from our kitchen assitant Kami and we are currently obsessed with it!
Slow cook it all day in the crockpot or oven. The house will smell incredible. Gluten free will get extra french fries and no bread. Serve as sandwiches or open face. 2 pots.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 23.91 | ($ 7.97/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.43 | ($ 7.57/serving) |
Contains non-organic Jack Daniels whiskey and Ciabatta rolls
Can be made gluten free on request.
Simple and delicious. Slices of Niman Ranch andouille sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, and spinach cooked in a tomato and broth sauce and tossed with penne pasta.
Dinner is ready in 15 minutes. 2 pots.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 24.10 | ($ 8.03/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.79 | ($ 7.63/serving) |
Can be made gluten free on request.
Tilapia fillets are marinated in thyme, olive oil and citrus juices, and then pan fried with orange slices and served with asparagus and brown Basmati rice.
Pan fry the Tilapia while you cook the asparagus and re-heat the brown Basmati rice, and an absolutely delicious dinner will be ready in no more than 10 minutes… (this is one of the recipes Toby cooks for Beckie on special occasions)
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 25.50 | ($ 8.50/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 48.45 | ($ 8.08/serving) |
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low sodium and high fiber.